Pontius, P.

NBS Internal Report 74-545; 62p. September 1974.

Keywords:
Calibration; comparator; interferometer; length; long gage blocks; measurement process; uncertainty.

Abstract:
The concept of a measurement process as a production process is relatively new, having evolved in the last ten years. There have been significant contributions from many sources which have served to refine the initial ideas. The generalized concept of a measurement process is discussed together with techniques and examples for verifying the validity of the result. While some of the techniques may not be appropriate for certain highly specialized measurement processes, it is felt that the concepts are applicable to practically all measurement processes. For certain types of general measurement processes, which must operate in a variety of materials and properties, the techniques have been invaluable in understanding the manner in which measurement processes operate in a "real world."

Web Site Home: Engineering Metrology Toolbox
Technical Inquiries: Ted Doiron, Group Leader
Engineering Metrology
Precision Engineering Division
Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory
NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8211, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8211

NIST / MEL / Precision Engineering Division

NIST Program Questions: Public Inquires Unit
(301) 975-NIST (6478) TTY (301) 975-8295
NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 3460, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-3460
Technical Web Site Questions: Jay Zimmerman
Privacy Policy, Security Notice, and Accessiblity Statement
Disclaimer / Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) / No Fear Act Policy
NIST Information Quality Standards / Feedback and Comments

NIST is an agency of the: U.S. Department of Commerce

Date Created: Friday, October 18, 2002
Last Updated: Tuesday, May 03, 2005